Education

Minister Quinn announces 50 major school building projects as part of €2bn five year plan

The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn, T.D., has today announced the 50 school projects which are scheduled for construction in 2013....

Minister Cannon leads first Education Services mission to Vietnam

The Minister of State for Training and Skills, Ciarán Cannon TD, will this week lead a seven-day “Education in Ireland” mission to Vietnam and Malaysia, organised by Enterprise Ireland. This mission forms part of the Government’s strategy to promote Ireland as a world-class...

Quinn protects frontline education services in Budget 2013

Education Minister Ruairi Quinn today outlined how he has protected frontline services in schools and higher education institutions to the greatest extent possible in the Budget...

Minister Sherlock welcomes protection of reform agenda in Education

The Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock T.D., has today welcomed the continuation of the reform agenda in Education...

Minister Quinn protects frontline education services in Budget 2013

The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D. today outlined how he has protected frontline services in schools and higher education institutions to the greatest extent possible in...

Department of Education and Skills wins 2012 SEAI Energy Sustainability in the Built Environment Award

The Department of Education and Skills has won the Energy Sustainability in the Built Environment Award for 2012 for Coláiste Choilm, Tullamore, at the SEAI Sustainable Energy Awards 2012 in Dublin last night...

Address by Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, on Ireland's Presidency Priorities

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to address you this morning at the opening of this IIEA-TEPSA Conference on the Priorities for Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the first six months of 2013...

Seán Ó Foghlú, Secretary General of the Department of Education and Skills, addresses Annual Conference of Gaelscoileanna and Eagraíocht na Scoileanna Gaeltachta

Changes to the curriculum in Irish in Irish-medium and mainstream schools, compulsory oral Irish tests at junior cycle, the expansion of Irish-medium schooling, and improvements in Irish in teacher education are among the major developments...

Minister Quinn announces National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at Third Level

The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D., has today announced the establishment of a National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at third level...

Speech by Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, on Higher Education Reform

Introductory Remarks Good morning – I want to thank you all for making time to be here and participating in this event. This is the second time that I have addressed, in a comprehensive way, my own views of the future direction of higher level...

 

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September  4th,  2023

Increased use of speed detection cameras authorised by Minister McEntee and Garda Commissioner

December  29th,  2022

Minister McConalogue announces International Development Assistance funding of €28.9 million for 2022

December  28th,  2022

Department of Health and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage announce €1m for initiatives to support the health and wellbeing of Ukrainian refugees

November  18th,  2022

Government announces commencement of tender process for iconic Narrow Water Bridge

November  16th,  2022

Digitisation of the 1926 Census

August  8th,  2022

Taoiseach releases white tailed sea eagle chicks in significant biodiversity initiative to restore a native and once extinct bird to Irish skies

August  2nd,  2022

Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce over €1.5 million for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid

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